91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 2 About the Base and the Charger This product provides you with a base station with corded handset , a cordless handset , and a handset charger . Youâll need to connect the base to both AC power and a modular telephone jack . Youâll connect the handset charger to AC power only . For more information , please see INSTALLATION in this Userâs Manual . Choosing the Best Location Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack . This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet ( 110v AC ) not controlled by a wall switch . For optimum performance , install the base on the highest floor of your home and away from other cordless telephones . NOTE : 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum telephones may cause Â¥ interference with this telephone . NOTE : Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from Â¥ electronic equipment , such as personal computers , television sets or microwave ovens . Avoid excessive heat , cold , dust or moisture . About Caller ID with Call Waiting This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider . Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see whoâs calling before you answer the phone , even when youâre on another call . You may need to change your phone service to use this feature . Contact your phone service provider if : â¢ You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting , but as separate services ( you may need combined service ) â¢ You have only Caller ID service , or only Call Waiting service â¢ You donât subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services . You can also use this product with regular Caller ID service , and you can use this productâs other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service . There are fees for Caller ID services , and they may not be available in all areas . This phone can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment . 2 Page: 6

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 3 About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90 . The most recent call will have the highest number . When the memory is full , the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information . If you answer a call before information appears on the screen , it may not be in the call history . Call history information is stored independently at the base and at the handset . If you make changes to call records in one location , other history lists are not affected . 3 Page: 7

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 5 Wall Mount 1 Reverse the wedge under the base . Place your fingers in the holes as shown and swing the top of the wedge down . 2 Reverse cordless handset tab . 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL LINE on the back of the base . 4 Connect the power cord to the jack labeled DC IN 9V on the back of the base as shown . 5 Page: 9

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 6 5 Replace the adapter on the base so the larger end is toward the bottom as shown . 6 Connect the corded handset to the base . 7 Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack . 8 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet . The answer light goes on , and CL flashes in the Message Window . Use only the power cord supplied with this product . If you need a replacement , call 1 - 800 - 222 â 3111 . 9 Mount the base on the wall . a ) Align holes on base with mounting studs on wall jack . b ) Pull base down on mounting studs until it locks into place . 10 Check for dial tone . Lift the corded handset ; you should hear a dial tone . 6 Page: 10

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 7 Handset Charger Installation 1 Connect the power cord . Be sure to plug the cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch . CHARGING Light : on when handset is in charging stand 2 Install the handset battery . Use NiCd Replacement Battery 3301 , SKU # 91076 a ) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward . c ) Place battery pack in compartment with the wires in the lower left corner , b ) Align two holes in along the bottom of plug with socket the battery pack . pins , and snap the plug into place . d ) Replace cover by slid - ing it up into place . 3 Charge the handset battery . â¢ Place the handset in the remote charging stand . The CHARGING light goes on . â¢ Charge the battery at least 12 hours . 4 Check for dial tone . â¢ After the batteries are charged , lift the handset and press ; you should hear a dial tone . 7 Page: 11

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 8 Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset ( optional ) . To remove To attach Headset You can use this telephone with any industry standard 2.5 mm headset ( purchased separately ) . For best results , use an AT & T 2.5 mm headset . Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset ( under the small rubber flap ) . Do not force the connection make sure it fits securely . 8 Page: 12

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 9 TELEPHONE OPERATION ATTHE BASE Intercom 1 Press and release to signal someone at the handset . A paging tone sounds . 2 When the person at the handset presses , the handset and base can communicate without tying up the phone line . 3 Press again or press on handset to disconnect . Display Dial Volume Base Ringer Volume Switch While on a call , Press to dial the Use to adjust how loudly the base rings . use to adjust the number currently volume of what displayed on screen . Press to return to idle state you hear . Mute Press to prevent your caller from hearing you ( you can hear your caller ) . light is on when the mute function is active . Hold Press to put a call on hold . The INUSE light flashes . To return to the call , press or again . NOTE : When Hold is active , pressing on handset will also return you to the call . Make , Answer , or End a Call Press . When calling , use the base keypad to dial or enter a memory location . SPEAKERlight is on On steadily : Redial / Pause when call is connected . handset or base Press to call the last â OR â speakerphone is in use number dialed at the 1 Dial the number . Flashing slowly : base ( up to 32 digits ) . Use to make a call is on hold corrections . Flash 2 Press Access subscriber services while on a call . or to Press to enter programming mode . place the call . 9 Page: 13

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 10 TELEPHONE OPERATION ATTHE HANDSET Answer a Call Press any key except . Make a Call Press , then dial the number â OR â Dial the number ( use to Handset Volume backspace and correct While on a call , digits ) , then press adjust volume to call . of what you hear . Flash / End a Call Call Waiting Press Access special â OR â telephone company Place handset in subscriber services . handset charger . Hold Exit Press to put a call programming . on hold . Press again to Cancel a page . release hold â OR â Redial / Pause Lift the handset of Press , then an extension . press to call last number dialed Intercom ( up to 32 digits ) . 1 Press and release to signal someone at Change Channel the base . A paging Switch to a clearer tone sounds . channel while on a call . 2 When the person at the Refer to page 39 for base presses , the handset more details . and base can communicate without Enter programming tying up the phone . while not on a call . 3 Press or press on base to disconnect . 10 Page: 14

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 11 Set the time and date displayed on handset screen If you subscribe to Caller ID service , the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call . If you do not have Caller ID service , you can set the date and time manually . â¢ Press , then press until is displayed . Press . â¢ The month is flashing . Use or to select the current month . Press . â¢ The day is flashing . Use or to select the correct day . Press . â¢ The hour is flashing . Use or to select the current hour . Press . â¢ The minute is flashing . Use or to select the correct minute . Press . â¢ or is flashing . Use or to choose between and . Press . Set the phone for tone or pulse dialing ( base only ) â¢ Press on base . â¢ Press or until and the current setting is displayed , then press . â¢ Use or to select the correct setting . â¢ Press to save the setting . Set the language â¢ Press on the base or on the handset . â¢ Press or until is displayed . â¢ Press , the current setting is flashing . â¢ Use or to select , or . â¢ Press to save the setting . 11 Page: 15

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 12 Handset Ringer Style / Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer styles , or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life . 1 Make sure the handset is off . 2 Press to enter programming mode . 3 Press until the screen displays and the current setting . 4 Press . The current setting flashes . 5 Press or to select , , , , or . You will hear a sample of each ring . 6 Press to choose the displayed ringer setting . Base Ringer Volume You can adjust the base ringer volume with the switch on the left side of the base . Temporary Tone Dialing ( Base or Handset ) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing . This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long - distance services . 1 Dial the number . 2 Press . Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals . 3 After you hang up , the phone automatically returns to dial pulse ( rotary ) service . 12 Page: 16

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 13 Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) . Even so , this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance â which can vary with the locations of the base and handset , the weather , and the construction of your home or office . For best performance , keep the base antenna fully upright . If you receive a call while you are out of range , the handset might not ring â or if it does ring , the call might not connect when you press . Move closer to the base , then press to answer the call . If you move out of range during a phone conversation , you might hear noise or interference . To improve reception , move closer to the base . If you move out of range without pressing , your phone will be left â off the hook . â To hang up properly , walk back into range , periodically pressing . Display Screen Messages ( Handset and Base ) Screen Displays : When : There is a call coming in . The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone . The cordless handset is in use . The corded handset is in use . The base is paging the handset . There is a call on hold . The battery needs to be recharged . The battery needs to be recharged . The cordless handset ringer is off . The speakerphone on the base is in use . The microphone on the base is mute . The cordless handset is changing channel . 13 Page: 17

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 14 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ATTHE BASE OR HANDSET The base and cordless handset can each store 50 telephone numbers with names , each up to 24 digits long . Directory information is stored independently at the base and cordless handset . Changes made to entries at one location do not affect the other directory . Entries are stored alphabetically . For consistency with Caller ID entries , you may wish to enter last names first . Note : Press on the handset or on the Â¥ base at any time to exit directory . Store a Number / Name in the Directory 1 Press on the base or on the handset . The screen displays . 2 Press . The screen displays . 3 Using the chart below , enter up to 15 characters for the name youâre storing with the number . Use to backspace and make corrections ; use to advance and add a space . Dial Presses l 6 Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 * & â , - . # 14 Page: 18

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 15 4 When you finish entering the name , press . The screen displays . 5 Enter the telephone number . Use to backspace and make a correction . Press to store a pause in the dialing sequence . â OR â Press to display the last number dialed from this phone . 6 Press . If you are using the base , you are now done . If you are using the handset , after pressing , the screen displays and the current setting . 7 Press or to change the setting . Choose ( for Yes ) if you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring . Choose ( for NO ) for a normal ringing pattern . 8 Press to confirm your selection . If you chose in Step 7 , a will be displayed with the directory entry . Note : When memory is full the screen displays Â¥ , an error tone sounds , and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number . 15 Page: 19

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 16 Edit a Number / Name Stored in the Directory 1 Press ( DIR ) . The screen displays . 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory â OR â Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit . 3 When the screen displays the number you want to edit , press . Then press or until flashes . 4 Press . The screen displays the name and number . The flashing cursor appears at the end of the name . Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name . Press to move to edit the number . A press of on the base will save the edited information . Pressing on the handset will move to edit the Distinctive Ring setting . 5 Press on the handset to save the edited information . 16 Page: 20

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 17 Delete a Number / Name Stored in the Directory 1 Press ( DIR ) . The screen displays . 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory â OR â Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete . 3 When the screen displays the number you want to delete , press . Then press or until flashes . 4 Press . The screen displays and the number . The current choice flashes . 5 Press or until flashes . 6 Press . Youâll hear a long beep confirming the deletion 17 Page: 21

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 18 Dial a Number from the Directory 1 Press ( DIR ) . The screen displays . 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory â OR â Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial . 3 When the screen displays the number you want to dial , press on the handset or on the base to dial the number â OR â Press . Then press or until flashes . 4 Press . The phone automatically dials the number . 18 Page: 22

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 19 CALLER ID OPERATION Callerâs name Callerâs telephone number Position of call Date of call Time of call in call history About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90 . The most recent call will have the highest number . When the memory is full , the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information . For each call that comes in , the screen displays the fol - lowing information between the first and second rings : â¢ Your callerâs name ( 15 letters are sent by your telephone company ) â¢ The callerâs area code and telephone number â¢ The time and date of the call â¢ The repeat Tag ( ) in the upper right corner , * indicating the party has called more than once . If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen , it will not be in the call history . Note : Press on the handset or on the Â¥ base at any time to exit call history . Review Call History The screen displays call information for about 15 seconds after it has been received . 1 Press ( CID ) to view call history . The screen displays 2 Use or to scroll through records in call history . 19 Page: 23

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 20 Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call 1 Locate the record you want to delete from call history . 2 Press , then press or until flashes . PM OLD 3 Press . The screen displays and the phone number . The current choice flashes . 4 Press or until flashes . 5 Press . Youâll hear a long beep confirming the deletion . Delete All Calls 1 While viewing call history , press on the handset or on the base , then press or until flashes . PM OLD 2 Press . The screen displays and the phone number . The current choice flashes . 3 Press or until flashes , then press . The screen displays . The current choice flashes . 4 Press or until flashes . 5 Press . You will hear a long beep confirming the deletion . 20 Page: 24

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 21 Dial a Displayed Number 1 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial . 2 If you wish to change how the number is dialed , press . The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call ( area code + number ; 1 + area code + number ; number only ; 1 + number ) . 3 Press on the handset or on the base to dial the number displayed on the screen â OR â Press on the handset or on the base , then press or until flashes . PM OLD 4 Press when the number is correctly displayed for dialing . 21 Page: 25

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 22 Store a Call History Record in the Directory 1 Locate the record in call history that you want to store in the directory . 2 If you wish to change how the number is stored , press . The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call ( area code + number ; 1 + area code + number ; number only ; 1 + number ) . 3 Press on the handset or on the base , then press or until flashes . PM OLD 4 Press three times to store the call record in memory without editing . 5 Press or to select or for distinctive ring option ( handset only ) . PM OLD 6 Press . Youâll hear a long beep confirming that the name and number were stored . 22 Page: 26

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 23 DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES Screen Displays : When : The other party is blocking their name . The other party is blocking their number . The other party is blocking their name and number . Your phone company is unable to receive the callerâs name . Your phone company is unable to receive the callerâs number . Your phone company is unable to receive the callerâs name and number . Turn Off the Base NEW CALL Indicator After reviewing new calls , press on the base . 23 Page: 27

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 24 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ATTHE BASE Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation . Turn Answering System On or Off Press to turn the system on or off . The message window will show the number of messages at all times . When the system is turned on , you will hear â Machine on â and the light will be lit . When the system is off , you will hear â Machine off â and the light will not be lit . The system will still answer after 10 rings if it is off , then announce â Please enter your remote access code â and wait for you to enter the code to access remote functions . ( See REMOTE ACCESS beginning on page 34 for details . ) NOTE:When you reset Base Unit , the last On / Off Â¥ setting can be kept . Set the Clock 1 Make sure the answering system is on . 2 Press . The system announces the clock setting then announces : â To change clock , press . â 3 Press . 4 Press until the system announces the correct day , then press . 5 Press until the system announces the correct hour , then press . 6 Press until the system announces the correct minutes , then press . 7 Press until the system announces the correct years , then press . The system announces the current clock setting . NOTE:You can choose to set the day and time Â¥ manually , or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming Caller ID Information . NOTE : Press and hold to advance the Â¥ minute or the year by 10 . NOTE:The selection of the year is from 2000 to Â¥ 2039 . 24 Page: 28

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 25 About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes . Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing , , or . All other messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1 . About Announcements â¢ You can record up to two different announcements â one for normal answering and one for when youâve set the system to play the announcement only . â¢ Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers â messages . Use Announce Only when you want to give information to callers without accepting messages . â¢ If you choose not to record an announcement , the system answers with a pre - recorded announcement . â¢ The normal answering pre - recorded announcement says : â Hello . Please leave a message after the tone . â The Announce Only pre - recorded announcement says : â Weâre sorry , messages to this number cannot be accepted . â â¢ By setting Announce Only to On or Off , you decide which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call ( the system comes set for normal answering , with Announce Only turned off ) . See â Change Announce Only â on page 28 to change your announcement selection . 25 Page: 29

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 23 AM Page 26 Enter answering system Change a Record outgoing feature setup and feature announcement choose a feature to set setting and memo Confirm a feature setting Delete outgoing Turn answering announcement , messages system on or off RecordYour Announcement NOTE : If you have assigned different mailboxes Â¥ to different people , be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press , , or to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox . 1 Press until you hear â Change announcement . â 2 Press . After you hear â Now recording â followed by a beep , speak toward the base to record an announcement up to 90 seconds long . 3 Press any MAILBOX / STOP button to stop recording . The system plays back your recorded message . To review your announcement at any time : 1 Press until you hear â Change announcement . â 2 Press any MAILBOX / STOP button . To delete your announcement : Press D during announcement playback . The system will use the pre - recorded announcement until you record a new one . 26 Page: 30

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 27 Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time , or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature . 1 Make sure the answering system is on . 2 Press and release until you hear the system announce the feature you want to set . Refer to the â Feature Summary â on page 28 for a description of the features and your choices . 3 Press to hear the featureâs settings . 4 Press to confirm your selection . 27 Page: 31

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 28 * DEFAULT SETTINGS INDICATED BY FEATURE SUMMARY System announces : Description / directions : â Change announcement â Allows you to record your personal outgoing announcement . â Change remote access Set the remote access code you will use code â to access features and functions of the 50 answering system from a touch tone phone . * The code can be changed to any two - digit number from 40 - 99 . Note : Press and hold to advance the remote access code by 10 . â Change message alert â When Message Alert is turned on , the base Off beeps once every 10 seconds when new * On messages have been received . â Change announce only â When you turn Announce Only on , callers Off hear your announcement , but cannot * On leave a message . â Change call screening â When call screening is turned on , you On can monitor the incoming message . * Off â Change number of rings â Choose how many times the phone will 2 ring before the system answers a call . 4 With Toll Saver active , the system answers * 6 after two rings when you have new Toll Saver messages and after four rings when you have no new messages . NOTE : Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a MAILBOX / STOP Â¥ button . 28 Page: 32

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 29 This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them , and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages , memos , and announcements ( up to a maximum of 99 messages ) . If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left , it will indicate the memory full and automatically turns off . The system will still answer after 10 rings , announce â Memory is full , enter remote access code â and wait for the caller to enter the code to access remote functions . ( See REMOTEACCESS beginning on page 34 for details . ) When you have new messages or memos , the MAILBOX / STOP light for each mailbox with new messages flashes . Listen to Messages Press MAILBOX / STOP button for the mailbox you want to review . The system announces the mailbox number , the number of new messages and the number of old messages . The system then plays only new messages in the mail box . Before each message or memo playing , the system announces the day and time it was received . While a message plays , the message window displays the number of the message . Press during playback to hear a message again . If you press twice during playback , the system will backup to replay the previous message . Press during playback to skip to the next message . Press and hold or during message playback to speed up or slow down playback of a message . 29 Page: 33

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 30 After playing the last message in a mailbox , the system announces â End of messages . â If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left , it announces the remaining time . Press the MAILBOX / STOP button at any time during playback to exit message playback . You will hear a long beep . Adjust PlaybackVolume PressVOL or to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level . If volume is set to level 1 , you will not hear incoming messages as they are received . Delete Messages â¢ To delete a specific message , press while the message is playing . â¢ To delete all messages in a mailbox , press . The system announces , â Please select mailbox . â Press the desired MAILBOX / STOP button.The system erases all old ( previously reviewed ) messages and memos in the mailbox . NOTE : You cannot delete a message until itâs Â¥ been reviewed . Deleted messages cannot be recovered . 30 Page: 34

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 31 Call Screening / Intercept 1 Make sure the Call Screening feature is set to on , the answering system is on , and the message playback volume control is above minimum level so you can hear the callâs message . See â Answering System Feature Setup â on page 27 to turn Call Screening on or off . 2 If you decide to take the call , press on the cordless handset , pick up the corded handset , or press on the base . 3 If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away , press and release the telephone switchhook . Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message . 1 Press and release . 2 Press a MAILBOX / STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo . After the beep , speak toward the microphone . The Message Window displays the length of your memo . 3 To stop recording , press the MAILBOX / STOP button again . 31 Page: 35

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 32 MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS : WHEN : No messages in any mailbox â Total number of messages in all mailboxes , or current message number during message playback â â Memory is full , or total number of messages is 99 Counting to Duration of announcement or memo recording ( The max . recording time of the announcement is 90 seconds ) , flashing Length of recording is more than 99 seconds â Current Remote Access Code while setting Announce Only mode or , steady for Displayed when any setting is changed from one second on or off â normal display Clock needs to be set System is answering a call or is in remote operation , flashing System is in programming mode or initializing 32 Page: 36

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 33 ATTOUCHTONE PHONE Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone . 1 Dial your telephone number . 2 When the system answers , enter your RemoteAccess Code ( preset to 50 ) . The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages . 3 Enter a remote command ( see â Remote Access Commands â on page 34 ) . 4 Press to exit remote operation . Voice Menu The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation . Press to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system . 33 Page: 37

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 34 REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS FUNCTION : COMMAND : Play messages in Press , then the appropriate mailbox a mailbox number ( , , or ) . The system plays new messages . If there are no new messages , the system plays old messages . Repeat a message Press while message is playing ; Press to back up another message . Skip a message Press while message is playing ; each press advances another message . Stop Press . Save messages Hang up . Delete message Press while message is playing . Review announcement Press ; system plays announcement , then beeps . Record announcement Press ; after beep , record announcement , press to stop . System plays back announcement . Record memo Press ; then mailbox number where you want memo recorded ; speak after beep ; press to exit . End remote access call Press . Turn system off Press ; the system announces , â Machine off . â Press again to turn the system back on . Turn system on When system is off , it answers after 10 rings and announces , â Please enter your remote access code . â then enter your remote access code . NOTE : If 10 seconds goes by with no keys being pressed then the Voice Â¥ Menu will begin . Once the Voice Menu has finished , if no key is pressed after 20 seconds than the remote access call will end automatically . 34 Page: 38

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 35 BATTERIES Charge the Handset Battery Pack â¢ This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 10 days with the ringer off . A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 10 hours . â¢ The battery pack needs charging when : â A new battery is installed in the handset . â The phone beeps twice every five seconds . â The screen displays and the low battery icon . â¢ Place the handset in the charging stand so the CHARGING light turns on . The battery pack is typically fully charged in 12 hours . â¢ You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the charging stand after each use . â¢ If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator , even after charging overnight , the battery should be replaced . Use only Replacement Battery 3301 , ( SKU # 91076 ) . CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone , read and follow these instructions carefully : Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the Userâs Manual , Part 1 . 35 Page: 39

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 36 Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward . 2 Lift out the old battery pack and disconnect . 3 Align the two holes in the new battery packâs plug with the socket pins , and snap the plug into place . Place the battery pack in the compartment with the wires in the lower left corner , along the bottom of the battery pack . 4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place . 5 The new battery pack must be charged before using the phone . Place the cordless handset in the charger and allow it to charge for at least 12 hours the first charge . The telephone might operate before that , but for best performance , let the battery pack charge fully . 36 Page: 40

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 37 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone , try the suggestions below . For Customer Service , visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 - 800 - 222 â 3111 . Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase . TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If the phone doesnât â¢ Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into work at all , check these an outlet not controlled by a wall switch . items first : â¢ Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the modular jack . â¢ Make sure the base antenna is fully upright . â¢ If the handset does not beep when you press , the battery might need charging . â¢ Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly . â¢ If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service on your phone line , make sure the dial mode is set to dial pulse ( see TELEPHONE OPERATION ) . â¢ Microwave appliances may cause interference with this phone . If you experience interference , move away from the microwave . PROBLEM SOLUTION If the above suggestions â¢ Disconnect the power to the base . donât solve the problem , â¢ Remove the handset battery pack . try re - initializing the â¢ Wait a few minutes . handset and base : â¢ Connect the power to the base . â¢ Insert the handset battery pack . 37 Page: 41

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 38 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you hear a two - beep â¢ You might be out of range . Move close signal when you try to to the base and try again . use the handset : â¢ If moving closer to the base doesnât help , try following the directions above for re - initializing the handset and base . â¢ You can refer to page 37 for reinitializing process . PROBLEM SOLUTION If the phone does not â¢ Make sure that both the handset and base ring when you receive ringers are on . a call : â¢ Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack . â¢ Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch . â¢ You might be too far from the base ; move closer . â¢ You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring . Try unplugging some of them . PROBLEM SOLUTION If callers can not leave Re - record your announcement , making message in Mailbox sure to leave a few seconds blank at the 2 or 3 : end to allow callers enough time to select a mailbox . ( See â Record Your announcement â in ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAT THE BASE ) . 38 Page: 42

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 39 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you hear noise or â¢ Make sure the base antenna is fully interference when upright . using the phone : â¢ You may be out of range . Move closer to the base . â¢ Press and release to change to another of the 30 channels available . If noise is exceptionally loud , move closer to the base before changing channels . â¢ Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference . Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet . â¢ Using the handset near household appliances ( microwaves , computers , television , stereos , etc . ) can sometimes cause interference . Move away from appliances while using the handset . â¢ The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range . Try moving the base to another location , preferably on an upper floor . â¢ If the buttons donât work , try placing the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds . PROBLEM SOLUTION If you hear other calls â¢ Press to change to another while using your channel . phone : â¢ Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone . If you still hear other calls , the problem is probably in your wiring or local service . Call your local telephone service company . 39 Page: 43

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 40 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you lose a call after You were probably almost out of range . changing channels : Move closer to the base before changing channels . Before placing another call , set the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds . PROBLEM SOLUTION If you are unable If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , to operate special follow the directions under â Temporary telephone services Tone Dialing â in the TELEPHONE or other equipment OPERATION section of this manual . requiring touch tone signals : PROBLEM SOLUTION If you have difficulty Press on the base . reading the base LCD ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SOLUTION If messages are â¢ If a caller leaves a very long message , incomplete : part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after four minutes . â¢ If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds , the system stops recording and disconnects the call . â¢ If the systemâs memory becomes full during a message , the system stops recording and disconnects the call . PROBLEM SOLUTION If you have difficulty Check the volume setting . hearing message : 40 Page: 44

91 - 5418 - 10 - 00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10 : 24 AM Page 41 ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SOLUTION If the system does not â¢ Make sure that the answering system is answer after the correct on . number of rings : â¢ If Toll Saver is on , the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages waiting . â¢ In some cases , the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company . â¢ If the memory is full or the system is off , the system answers after 10 rings . PROBLEM SOLUTION If CL appears in the You need to reset the clock . MessagesWindow : PROBLEM SOLUTION If the system does not â¢ Make sure you are calling from a touch respond to commands tone phone . When you dial a number , from a remote touch you should hear tones . If you hear clicks tone phone : instead , the phone is not a touch tone telephone . â¢ Make sure you enter your Remote Access Code correctly . â¢ There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using . Press keys firmly . PROBLEM SOLUTION If your outgoing â¢ When you record your announcement , announcement isnât make sure you speak in a normal tone of clear : voice , about nine inches from the base . â¢ Make sure there is no â background â noise ( TV , music , etc . ) while you are recording . 41 Page: 45